Join now

News

Commonwealth Games - Day 1

Four years ago Matthew Mitcham walked away from the Delhi Commonwealth Games clutching four silver medals. His disappointment at not being able to win a single gold was one of the driving forces behind the Beijing gold medalist's decision to push o...

Thu 31 Jul 2014

Countdown to #Glasgow2014 - Melissa Wu

Our countdown concludes today as we take a look at our final athlete, the mighty Melissa Wu! Melissa Wu seems like she’s been on the diving scene for a very long time, and even though she’s just 22 she is one of Australia’s most ...

Wed 30 Jul 2014

Countdown to #Glasgow2014 - Matthew Mitcham

The countdown continues and today we look at Matthew Mitcham! Matthew Mitcham openly admits he considered quitting diving after the 2012 London Olympics, but in the end his disappointment at not winning gold at the Delhi Commonwealth Games in 2010...

Tue 29 Jul 2014

Countdown to #Glasgow2014 - Lara Tarvit

Next up we take a quick look at Lara Tarvit! Lara Tarvit and diving were always going to be a perfect fit. The 17-year-old came to the sport having already represented her country in the sport of trampolining. Not surprisingly she was a standout a...

Mon 28 Jul 2014

Countdown to #Glasgow2014 - Georgia Sheehan

Today we take a look at the youngest member of the Diving Team, Georgia Sheehan! Diving has a habit of providing the youngest members of Australian and Commonwealth Games squads, and Glasgow will be no different, courtesy of Brisbane schoolgirl Ge...

Fri 25 Jul 2014

Countdown to #Glasgow2014 - Team Arrival

After a thrilling week in Shanghai for the Fina World Cup, the Australian Diving Team has arrived in Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games. The team will be 11-strong with the 7 divers that competed in the World Cup linking up with Matthew Mitcham, Anna G...

Tue 22 Jul 2014

Countdown to #Glasgow2014 - Domonic Bedggood

The countdown continues and today we shine the spotlight on Queenslander Domonic Bedggood! Australia can thank a crippling back injury for introducing Domonic Bedggood to diving. At the time he was competing at Brisbane’s high performance ce...

Mon 21 Jul 2014

19th Fina World Cup - Wrap Up

The 19th Fina World Cup has now concluded and the Australian Diving Team has put in a mighty effort! After the early highlight of Maddison Keeney and Anabelle Smith's Bronze Medal, the fantastic Melissa Wu claimed Australia's sec...

Sun 20 Jul 2014

Countdown to #Glasgow2014 - Anna Gelai

As we continue our Countdown to Glasgow, today take a look at South Australia's Anna Gelai! Anna Gelai began diving when she was eight years old, after her parents spotted a flyer advertising a “Come Try and Dive” day near her prim...

Fri 18 Jul 2014

19th Fina World Cup â€“ Midway Update

Midway through the 19th FINA World Cup, the Australian Diving Team is exceeding expectations with simply amazing performances! The highlight has been the Bronze Medal in the Women’s 3m synchro to Anabelle Smith and Maddison Keeney. After qualifyi...

Fri 18 Jul 2014

Vale: Jack Barnett

The Australian diving family has lost one its icons. Jack Barnett passed away last night surrounded by loved ones, after struggling with health issues in recent weeks.  Jack was a pioneer of Australian diving and a major contributor to the develop...

Thu 17 Jul 2014

Diving Australia is searching for the next generation of Olympians!

Diving Australia is conducting the biggest ever search for athletes who have the potential to become world class divers.  Diving Australia are looking for young people between the ages of 8 – 15 years who have the ability to be fast tracked ...

Wed 16 Jul 2014

Countdown to #Glasgow2014 - Esther Qin

We continue our Countdown to Glasgow and today take a look at springboard specialist Esther Qin! Like many divers, Chinese-born Esther Qin owes her career in the sport to a fairly unusual beginning. Her parents enrolled her in a sports school, but...

Wed 16 Jul 2014

Countdown to #Glasgow2014 - Anabelle Smith

Continuing our countdown to #Glasgow2014, we today take a look at the amazing Anabelle Smith!  Glasgow will be 21 year old Melbourne-born Anabelle Smith’s second Commonwealth Games, and she’ll  be hoping to improve on her bro...

Mon 14 Jul 2014

Countdown to #Glasgow2014 - Maddison Keeney

Today we take a quick look at Maddison Keeney! 18-year-old Maddison Keeney announced her arrival on the world stage by winning the 3-metre title at a FINA Grand Prix event in Spain early this year, and followed up with outstanding results at...

Sun 13 Jul 2014

Countdown to #Glasgow2014 - Rachel Bugg

Next up is the amazing Rachel Bugg! Rachel Bugg was almost lost to competitive diving when she decided to retire after the London Olympics. But fortunately for diving and Australia she realised after six months away she still had the passion and announ...

Sat 12 Jul 2014

Countdown to #Glasgow2014 - Grant Nel

As we countdown to the 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, we thought we would profile each of our team members. We will kick off with none other than Grant Nel! Grant Nel was born in South Africa, where his mother competed as a gymnast. 26-year-old Grant...

Fri 11 Jul 2014

2014 Australian Elite Juniors Wrap Up

The 2014 Australian Elite Junior Championships concluded on 29 June 2014 after three scintillating days of competition. All of the results are now on DiveRecorder and at the closing dinner, the Awards were announced. Congratulations to all Divers and e...

Mon 30 Jun 2014